In distinctive casting information, Elizabeth Debicki is formally set to play Princess Diana in Netflix’s The Crown Seasons 5 and 6. The announcement got here by way of the royal household drama’s Twitter account.
“Princess Diana’s spirit, her phrases and her actions dwell within the hearts of so many,” Debicki said in a statement. “It’s my true privilege and honour to be becoming a member of this masterful collection, which has had me completely hooked from episode one.”
Debicki will take over because the Princess of Wales for The Crown‘s remaining two seasons, changing Emma Corrin who will play the position within the present’s upcoming fourth season. Debicki’s casting comes after the recent announcement that Jonathan Pryce has been set to play Prince Philip within the remaining two seasons, changing Tobias Menzies within the position. They’re going to each be part of Imelda Staunton as Queen Elizabeth, taking on for Olivia Colman, and Lesley Manville as Princess Margaret, taking on for Helena Bonham Carter.
Elizabeth Debicki will play Princess Diana within the remaining two seasons of The Crown (Seasons 5 and 6). pic.twitter.com/Z3CjHuJ56B
— The Crown (@TheCrownNetflix) August 16, 2020
The collection was initially going to conclude with Season 5 till creator Peter Morgan modified his thoughts, realizing there was extra story to inform. “As we began to debate the storylines for Collection 5, it quickly grew to become clear that with a purpose to do justice to the richness and complexity of the story, we must always return to the unique plan and do six seasons,” he said. “To be clear, Collection 6 won’t carry us any nearer to present-day — it’s going to merely allow us to cowl the identical interval in larger element.”
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Whereas Netflix nonetheless has but to announce a premiere date for The Crown Season 4, we do know that Season 5 will not premiere till 2022 attributable to manufacturing delays brought on by COVID-19.
The Crown is at the moment streaming on Netflix.
Elizabeth Debicki and Princess Diana